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Headlight Assembly: Assembly: Lens

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  1. Cut the tip of packing (A) at an angle of 45°.
  2. With the cut end facing upward, insert packing (A) into the seal groove.
    CAUTION:
    • If the packing protrudes, slowly take it off the groove.
    • Do not stretch the packing. If the packing is stretched, seal fails.
    Fig 1: Identifying Packing
    G04995242Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. After making a round of the seal, cut its tip at an angle of 45°, with its length 10 mm (0.39 in) longer than the circumference of seal so that the tip overlaps the other. Then, press it onto the seal, using a screwdriver.
    Fig 2: Identifying Cut Packing Area
    G04995243Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Match the positions of the lens and headlight assembly, and then insert the lens into the headlight assembly.
  5. Engage the hooks.
  6. Put the seal portion of headlight assembly into the water and check that water does not enter inside the headlight.
CAUTION: Be sure that water does not enter inside the headlight through the bulb socket and ventilation hole.
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